Just as a TED Talk is a short, focused presentation designed to share an idea, insight or story, an ASC Talk offers the opportunity to hear a diversity of ideas, insights and stories represented by some of the saints who make up All Saints Church. This summer series of presentations in the Guild Room during our 9:00 a.m. Faith & Formation hour will range from art, poetry and meditation to global outreach and the art of aging. Spend some time this summer in community learning from and with fellow ASC parishioners as we continue the work of becoming Beloved Community – one story at a time.
Sunday, July 5
Frederick Douglass’ What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Speech
with Mark Chase and the Racial Justice Ministry
In this season of our nation we find ourselves more than ever needing to glean from the words of Frederick Douglass’s now famous and prescient speech. Mark Chase will lead us through an exploration of this powerful testament to both the noble ideals of our nation and its failures to live up to them as we continue the struggle to make liberty and justice for all not just a pledge but a reality.
Sunday, July 12
A Story Still Being Written: All Saints, Kenya, and the Power of Partnership
with Grace Dyrness and members of the Hutcherson Rehabilitation Center Committee
Join us for a conversation about a ministry that has connected the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and the people of Eldoret, Kenya, through relationships of trust, solidarity, and hope. Through stories from the field and reflections on recent travels, we’ll explore how lives have been transformed on both sides of this partnership and consider what the next chapter might hold for those seeking to put faith into action.
Sunday, July 19
The Wit & Wisdom of Alma Stokes
with Alma Stokes and Tim Rich
Don’t miss the opportunity to be inspired and entertained by the wit and wisdom of the inimitable Alma Stokes — long time All Saints member, teacher, community leader and force of nature. The Rev. Tim Rich will moderate an hour of story-telling and reflection as we continue to give thanks for Alma and her work and witness.
Sunday, July 26
Berlin’s Wound: a Coverup, an Open Sore, or a Healing Scar?
with Laura Krauss
The Rev. Dr. Laura Krauss will share the story of her documentary photographic essay, Berlin’s Wound: a Coverup, an Open Sore, or a Healing Scar. Krauss spent a year in Berlin, Germany and undertook a walking pilgrimage — thirty-five years after the demolition of the Berlin Wall. Her 100-mile Berliner Mauerwag trek in search of insights to how the notorious former border is now being utilized by individuals, a community, and as an international symbol is an opportunity for both education and inspiration.
Sunday, August 2
Art and Academic Freedom: Tracking Christian Nationalism
with Mike Hernandez
Artists Astri Swendsrud and Elana Mann join Mike Hernandez for a conversation about art, faith, academic freedom, and the growing influence of Christian nationalism in higher education. Drawing on their recent experiences with Christian universities, they will explore how artists, educators, and faith communities can respond creatively and faithfully to challenges facing free expression and democratic culture.
Sunday, August 9
Can We Prevent Dementia? What the Latest Science Tells Us
with Nicole Gatto
Dementia touches the lives of over 7 million older adults in the US today, a number which is expected to grow over the next three decades. Fortunately, we have new, promising evidence about dementia prevention, intervention, and care, providing hope for families impacted by dementia. In this presentation, we will break down the latest Lancet Commission report which identifies 14 potentially modifiable dementia risk factors. By understanding these factors, we can strive to do more to protect brain health as well as help individuals and their families living with dementia.
